HMCS Prestonian
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HMCS Prestonian was a River-class frigate that served with the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War and as a Prestonian-class frigate from 1953–1956. She saw action primarily as a convoy escort. She was named for Preston, Ontario, however due to possible confusion with HMS Preston, her name was altered. In 1956 she began service with the Royal Norwegian Navy as Troll.
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length 91.9 metre, draft 3.9 metre, beam 11.3 metre,
Royal Canadian Navy, Davie Shipbuilding,
Location: KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
1953-08-22T00:00:00Z
1953-08-22T00:00:00Z
ship recommissioning
1943-07-20T00:00:00Z
1943-07-20T00:00:00Z
keel laying
1944-06-22T00:00:00Z
1944-06-22T00:00:00Z
ship launching
1944-09-13T00:00:00Z
1944-09-13T00:00:00Z
ship commissioning
1945-11-09T00:00:00Z
1945-11-09T00:00:00Z
ship decommissioning
1956-04-24T00:00:00Z
1956-04-24T00:00:00Z
ship decommissioning
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